Bacon traditionally was thought of as evil to your diet. What self respecting dieter would be caught with bacon in her mouth? We have been told it was too high in fat and would eventually lead to an angioplasty. For years many have banned bacon from their homes in an attempt to lose weight and be healthier. Some rebels continued to eat it anyway even under the condemnation of so called health experts. Now we find that bacon got a bad wrap. Bacon is not the evil it has made out to be by health crazies everywhere. You can eat bacon and feel good about it. Perhaps it was just so hard for some to believe that a food so good could be good for you!
So here’s the skinny on bacon:
Bacon is not unhealthy if eaten in moderation.
45% of the fat in bacon is monosaturated. This is the good fat that contains oleic acid which helps lower bad cholesterol levels.
The fat in bacon is the same type of oleic acid found in olive oil. So dump the olive oil and begin cooking with bacon fat. Oh yeah, your dinner just got tastier and your family will thank you.
Eating bacon for breakfast can assist in weight loss because a high protein breakfast will keep you full longer.
Studies have shown that pregnant women who eat bacon, boost the intelligence of their child. Why? Because bacon is a source of choline. Choline is said to aid in the child’s development of memory.
If you are concerned with nitrates you can purchase nitrate free bacon.
So for those who banned the bacon, are you ready to add it back in? No need to go crazy with the bacon as moderation is key. But hey, it is with everything, right?